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Poached eggs

Ingredients

  • 1 large British Lion egg
  • Water for boiling
  • Pinch of salt
  • Dash of vinegar
  • Warmed, buttered muffin or toast to serve (optional)

Preparation time: 4 mins.

Cooking time: 4 mins.

Serves: 1.

Tags: vegetarian quick-meals low-calorie basic

This recipe for poached eggs has 308 calories per portion and is also available as a step-by-step video guide.

A simple but delicious way to enjoy eggs.

Method

    1. Fill a large pan with 5cm (2") of water. Add a pinch of salt and a dash of vinegar to help set the egg. Bring the water to a gentle boil.
    2. Crack the egg onto a plate and then tip it into the water. Set a kitchen timer for one the following timings: 3 minutes for a completely runny egg yolk, 4 minutes for a slightly set yolk with a runny middle and 5 minutes for a firm egg yolk.
    3. When the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the poached egg from the boiling water using a slotted spoon and place on kitchen paper to drain. Serve immediately on a warmed, buttered muffin or slice of buttered toast.

    Micro tip

    1. For extra speed use the microwave. Crack the egg into a large teacup or ramekin filled with 3 tbsp water.
    2. Pierce the yolk and white in a couple of places and poach in the microwave on HIGH for 90 seconds (800 watt oven).
    3. Turn dish halfway through cooking. Stand for 30 seconds and serve.